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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.80, 282.48 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.80, 282.48 and 178.88 is: 246.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.80 : 282.48 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.80/282.48 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.80x = 282.48 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.80x = 50,530.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,530.02/204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.73

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